Institute of Biochemistry and Cell Biology, Shanghai Institutes for Biological Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences
2006/04/27
The Asia-Pacific International Molecular Biology Network (A-IMBN) was established in 1997 and is dedicated to promoting the development of molecular biology and biotechnology throughout the Asia-Pacific region. Institute of Biochemistry and Cell Biology (IBCB), Shanghai Institutes for Biological Sciences (SIBS), Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) is one of the supporting institutions of A-IMBN, and is also one of the leading research institutions in biochemistry, molecular biology and cell biology in China. Institute of Biochemistry and Cell Biology has begun an initiative to complement and strengthen existing programs (http://www.sibcb.ac.cn), aiming at developing an internationally renowned institution in life sciences. As part of this initiative, an international program, A-IMBN-IBCB Professorship was created in 2005 and starts to operate from 2006 till 2010. We invite applications for two positions of Principle Investigators for this program. We seek one motivated individual with established world-class research in area of molecular immunology, and one in the following research areas: protein modification, RNAomics and small RNA research, lipid biology and cellular traffic research. Candidates should have a Ph.D. or equivalent degrees, demonstrated excellence in research, and possess strong leadership qualities and will be expected to develop vigorous, independently funded research programs and to contribute to graduate and postdoctoral training programs. The positions come with excellent laboratory space and substantial startup funds. Competitive salary plus a salary subsidy supported by A-IMBN-IBCB Professorship, housing subsidy, and fringe benefit package will be commensurate with experience. IBCB has long-standing expertise in biochemistry, molecular biology, cell biology, and protein science and provides a highly interactive and dynamic research environment, state-of-the-art research support facilities, and one of the best Ph.D. graduate programs in China. Opportunities for participation in intra- and inter-institute collaborative and interdisciplinary research are excellent. The IBCB campus is located in the downtown of Shanghai with easy access to many social, cultural, and sports opportunities. Applicants should send curriculum vitae with a complete list of publications, a concise summary of past research accomplishments and future research plans, and three letters of references to: Mr. Banghe Mao, Faculty Search Committee, Institute of Biochemistry and Cell Biology, SIBS, CAS, 320 Yue-Yang Road, Shanghai 200031, China or electronically to bhmao@sibs.ac.cn (Tel. 086-21-54921006 and Fax: 086-21-54921011). Applications will be accepted until positions are filled. Interviews may be conducted at any time upon arrangement. IBCB is an equal opportunity employer.
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